The Alternativ Impact
According to the World Bank, 10.7% of the world's population is living on less than $2 USD a day. It is instinctual for us to want to give, but in reality, giving aid only serves as a temporary fix, and in the long-term, can cause more harm than good.
Instead of giving charity, Alternativ provides tools, education, and support to those impacted by poverty. Our curriculum aims to inspire emerging entrepreneurs around the world, while simultaneously offering practical business skills to enable them to take charge of their financial futures. We know that in order to eliminate poverty, we must invest in creating new jobs and strengthen the economic capacity of communities.
Meet Some of Our Graduates
Get to know the personal experiences of entrepreneurs from all over the world that have participated in Alternativ's Business Essentials Program and the impact that business empowerment training has made on their lives.
Meet Joseph.
Meet Binita.
Meet MaggiE.
Meet Aleda.
Meet lloyd.
Meet Erika.
Hear from Them Directly
Meet Presley
Meet RACHELLE
Program Launches
In 2019, NuVenture Nepal, one of our partner organizations was able to open their community “business incubator,” implementing Alternativ’s Business Essentials Program and providing small business support, education, networking and marketing opportunities, and more to a community eager to learn. Within one year of formally opening their doors, this center has equipped over 100 eager entrepreneurs (see Binita, above, as an example) with marketable skills for future employers and the tools and education needed to start a new or advance an existing business. We look forward to following in on their journey.
““All you need is a dream, an effective plan to fulfill your vision, and the courage to never give up!””
A key element of Alternativ’s Business Essentials training program is measuring and analyzing participant data and training impact. This not only compares program effectiveness against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other key factors in development, but also helps our partners tell their stories at the community level. This allows them to more easily paint the picture for engaging with donors, grant writers, other funders, as well as the general international development community on their program’s impact. To see examples of additional impact reports from previous years or otherwise, click here.
“I have learned budgets! I had never heard of them. I learned the importance of saving and customer service. Learning to dream big gave me confidence…”